Europe German Synodal Assembly allows women to preach at Mass, clears the way for church blessing of same-sex couples FRANKFURT, Germany (OSV News) — The final assembly of the German Synodal Way took place in Frankfurt March 9-11, where 230 bishops and lay... OSV NewsMarch 13, 2023
Europe On war’s anniversary, Ukraine’s Catholics reflect on a year of suffering By Jonathan Luxmoore (OSV News) — When the anniversary of Russia’s invasion falls on Feb. 24, it will be a moment to take stock... OSV NewsFebruary 24, 2023
Europe ‘Life is too short to do irrelevant things,’ says Polish doctor; he left city life to build hospice for poor, needy in the country By Agata Puscikowska MAKÓWKA, Poland (OSV News) — The road to celebrate World Day of the Sick Feb. 11 in his dream modern hospice... OSV NewsFebruary 20, 2023
Europe Ukrainian archbishop, Ukraine’s first lady discuss war, trauma, forgiveness during World Economic Forum By Mariana Karapinka (OSV News) — It is not often a Catholic bishop gets a platform in Davos for the World Economic Forum, with... OSV NewsJanuary 21, 2023
Europe Sister André, a Daughter of Charity and oldest known person in world, dies in France at age 118 TOULON, France (OSV News) — Sister André, a Daughter of Charity and the world’s oldest known person, died at age 118, a spokesman of... OSV NewsJanuary 18, 2023
Europe Pontifical university in Poland honors veteran Vatican journalist By Paulina Guzik KRAKOW, Poland (OSV News) — Valentina Alazraki, a veteran Vatican journalist who has covered papacies for nearly five decades received a... Paulina GuzikJanuary 14, 2023
Africa Papal calendar: 2023 holds important events for Pope Francis By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS Rome) — Pope Francis will soon pack his bags for his first foreign trip of 2023, a year... Catholic News ServiceDecember 29, 2022